GAME #98 - FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 - NEW YORK YANKEES @ BOSTON RED SOX

markj · July 23, 2021, 01:32:38 PM

7:10PM Eastern

Red Sox

Eduardo Rodriguez (L)

1. Enrique Hernandez (R) 2B
2. Jarren Duran (L) CF
3. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS
4. Rafael Devers (L) 3B
5. J.D. Martinez (R) DH
6. Alex Verdugo (L) LF
7. Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
8. Christian Vazquez (R) C
9. Bobby Dalbec (R) 1B

Yankees

Gerrit Cole (R)

1. DJ LeMahieu (R) 3B
2. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH
3. Rougned Odor (L) 2B
4. Gary Sanchez (R) C
5. Gleyber Torres (R) SS
6. Brett Gardner (L) CF
7. Chris Gittens (R) 1B
8. Ryan LaMarre (R) LF
9. Greg Allen (S) RF

Gametime Temp: 70Â°F
Chance of Precip: 7%

longgame · July 23, 2021, 02:01:09 PM

Hopefully they learned that Cole throws very few pitches in the strike zone and if they can pickup that any ball that is headed toward the strike zone won't end up there they may have some success.

Looks like a similar weather pattern to yesterday, random pop up storms that can sit in one place (like the one that came up during my hike last week for about a mile!). I'd be happy if a third inning thunderstorm takes Cole out of the game.

Sea Dog 23 · July 23, 2021, 05:23:25 PM

Thereâ€™s some chatter that Verdugo is playing hurt. Bogey too? Hope Verdugoâ€™s back isnâ€™t flaring up again. We need that guy in ther. He can ignite the crowd.

markj · July 23, 2021, 06:55:07 PM

What happened to Eduardo? Just tuning in now, so I missed why he's hurt.

markj · July 23, 2021, 06:55:29 PM

Wow, Valdez K'd his way out of that jam. Sweet.

Schloicka · July 23, 2021, 06:57:27 PM

Quote from: markj on July 23, 2021, 06:55:07 PM
What happened to Eduardo? Just tuning in now, so I missed why he's hurt.

No word yet on his injury. Might be something with the back.

markj · July 23, 2021, 07:04:03 PM

Thanks, Geo.

markj · July 23, 2021, 07:12:04 PM

Valdez needs to stop plunking batters. Heâ€™s hit two so far. Theyâ€™re Yankmees, so thereâ€™s that, but still, donâ€™t need men on base needlessly.

markj · July 23, 2021, 07:13:19 PM

Oops, I guess the other HBP was by E-Rod.

markj · July 23, 2021, 08:01:24 PM

Valdez done good. Let's hope the rest of the RPs do as well.

Schloicka · July 23, 2021, 08:10:48 PM

E-rod has a migraine headache.

markj · July 23, 2021, 08:14:17 PM

Sox bats have been shit for two games now. They were gifted that win last night. Can't count on that every night.

markj · July 23, 2021, 08:21:32 PM

No sooner post that and they make me a liar. I'll take the hit.

longgame · July 23, 2021, 08:21:55 PM

Finally some action by the Sox bats, Three well hit balls, one of them finally goes out!

markj · July 23, 2021, 08:48:03 PM

Yet another HBP.